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Amazon Prime Day Countdown Deals: Fire TV Stick Bundle, Monitors, and Wireless Speakers up to 40% Off[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select electronics for Prime members! [/teaser] In preparation for Prime Day on July 12, Amazon is running daily Countdown Deals on select products exclusively for Prime members. Today's deals include: Acer KA240H bd 24-inch Full HD Display - Currently $90 (40% off). Hisense 32-Inch 720p LED TV with Fire TV Stick - Currently $120 (29% off). SONOS PLAY:3 Smart Speaker (Black) (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $224 (17% off). SONOS PLAY:3 Smart Speaker (White) (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $224 (17% off). SONOS PLAYBAR TV Sound Bar/Wireless Speaker (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $524 (17% off). These deals will only be active until 12 AM PT. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day Countdown deals! Amazon Prime Day will begin July 12.Posted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Readies YSP-2700 MusicCast 7.1 Channel Sound Bar[teaser]The company's newest MusicCast audio product has been announced. [/teaser] Yamaha has revealed the latest addition to its home audio lineup. The YSP-2700 Sound Bar includes support for the company's MusicCast wireless multiroom audio technology. "The Yamaha YSP-2700 MusicCast Sound Bar is the perfect solution for anyone who craves immersive sound from movies combined with superb musical playback -all from an ultra-slim sound bar that fits easily into the home," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "With the addition of MusicCast, listeners can stream their favorite sound bar audio sources on a MusicCast wireless speaker placed anywhere throughout the home with simple access provided by a very easy-to-use, visual app on their smartphone or tablet." The 7.1 channel YSP-2700 sound bar features Yamaha Digital Sound Projector technology with 16 speakers and 16 amplifiers to create discrete sound beams that reflect off the walls of a room in order to simulate audio from multiple directions. In addition, the system includes a wireless subwoofer. Three HDMI inputs and one output are integrated as well, offering HDCP 2.2 compliancy with 4K Ultra HD video pass-through at up to 60p, and support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA lossless audio formats. Connectivity options include WiFi, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth. Likewise, the sound bar supports Yamaha's MusicCast wireless multiroom audio system. With MusicCast, users can stream music through a simple Android or iOS app, and easily link to other MusicCast speakers, AV receivers and Hi-Fi gear in other rooms to share music throughout the home. Finally, the YSP-2700 also features Yamaha's IntelliBeam auto calibration system. Yamaha's YSP-2700 MusicCast Sound Bar will be available in September for a suggested retail price of $1,199.95. Source: Yamaha via PRWebPosted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Back in Style: 'Miami Vice: The Complete Series' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1980s series will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mill Creek will be releasing 'Miami Vice: The Complete Series' on Blu-ray on October 4. The cops. The cars. The clothes. Set against the seamy and steamy Miami underworld, Miami Vice allows you to ride shotgun with suave cops Sonny Crockett (Golden Globe® winner Don Johnson) and Ricardo Tubbs (Philip Michael Thomas) as they battle a never-ending gallery of criminals, drug dealers, and lowlifes. See why Time magazine called Miami Vice "TV's hottest and hippest cop show." TWENTY-DISC BLU-RAY BOX SET. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $99.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Miami Vice: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Releases Trailer for 'BoJack Horseman' Season 3 Starring Will Arnett[teaser]A trailer for the animated comedy's third season has been revealed. [/teaser] Netflix has debuted the official trailer for 'BoJack Horseman' season three. The show will stream exclusively through Netflix on July 22. Will Arnett voices BoJack, the legendary 90's sitcom star, who has been trying to find his way through a muddle of self-loathing, whisky and failed relationships. The all-star voice cast includes Arnett as BoJack Horseman, Aaron Paul as Todd Chavez, Amy Sedaris as Princess Carolyn, Alison Brie as Diane Nguyen and Paul F. Tompkins as Mr. Peanutbutter. BoJack Horseman was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. The series is executive produced by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Steven A. Cohen and Noel Bright. Will Arnett (The Millers, Arrested Development) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) also serve as executive producers. BoJack Horseman was designed by graphic artist Lisa Hanawalt and animated by LA-based ShadowMachine. The show is a Tornante Production, brought to life by Michael Eisner's The Tornante Company. Seasons one and two are now available to stream only on Netflix. The third season will consist of 12 new episodes. Check out the official trailer below! Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Stranger Things' on July 15, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, season three of 'BoJack Horseman' on July 22, 'The Little Prince' on August 5, 'The Get Down' on August 12, 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, 'XOXO' on August 12, and 'The Crown' on November 4. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Universal Readies 'Hard Target 2' for Blu-ray[teaser]The action sequel will fight for survival on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Hard Target 2' for Blu-ray on September 6. Disgraced and retired mixed martial artist Wes "The Jailor" Baylor (Scott Adkins) couldn't refuse the million dollar purse offered to fight in Myanmar. When he arrives to fight, he learns he's been tricked into becoming the target of a human hunt. Carrying only water and a ruby-filled money belt for the last person standing, Wes must outsmart the heavily armed group who's paid to kill him. As Wes fights for his life in the treacherous jungle terrain, the hunters become the hunted. Hard Target 2 is a must see film for action and martial arts fans featuring Adkins in incredible fight scenes. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Deleted Shots Montage; A Fighting Chance: Behind-the-Scenes of Hard Target 2; Hard Target 2 Through the Lens; Into the Jungle: On Location of Hard Target 2; Thrill of the Hunt; and Feature Commentary with Director Roel Reiné and Stars Scott Adkins and Robert Knepper, Composer Trevor Morris, and Camera Operator Rolf Dekens. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Hard Target 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'A Bigger Splash' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The splashy film is coming to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'A Bigger Splash' will hit Blu-ray on September 6. Academy Award® Winner Tilda Swinton and Oscar® Nominee Ralph Fiennes are on fire in the year’s most provocative story of emotional betrayal and sexual desire. Swinton plays a famous rock star vacationing with her lover (Matthias Schoenaerts) on a remote Italian island. While the couple basks in the foreshadowing heat of the Mediterranean sun, their lives are soon disrupted by the unexpected visit of an old flame (Fiennes) and his seductive daughter (Dakota Johnson), creating a whirlwind of jealousy, passion and – ultimately – danger for everyone involved. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: 8 Promotional featurettes; Photo gallery; and Theatrical trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'A Bigger Splash' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 6.Posted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Knight Rider: The Complete Series' Turbo Boosting the Hoff to Blu-ray[teaser]The series featuring David Hasselhoff will be speeding to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mill Creek will be bringing 'Knight Rider: The Complete Series' to Blu-ray on October 4. Ride shotgun with mysterious crime fighter Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff) and the hottest car on four wheels, K.I.T.T., as they chase elusive criminals in each action-packed episode. The heart-pounding complete series of Knight Rider packs in even more thrills, more high-speed chases, and more full-throttle excitement with dynamic duo Michael Knight and K.I.T.T. in the action series that left all others in the dust. SIXTEEN-DISC BLU-RAY BOX SET. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $99.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Knight Rider: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Panasonic Dates DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player for September Release, MSRP Set at $699[teaser]The company's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player will hit the US market in September. [/teaser] Panasonic has announced pricing and availability for its DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The DMP-UB900 will start shipping in September for $699. Pansonic's DMP-UB900 offers playback for Ultra HD Blu-ray discs along with HDR (high dynamic range) and BT.2020 wide color gamut support. In addition, the player features a new 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor which uses "an original high-accuracy multi-tap process to interpolate the decoded 4K (4:2:0) signals of Ultra HD Blu-ray content to 4K (4:4:4)." Likewise, THX certification, Wi-Fi, DLNA, Full HD Blu-ray 3D disc playback, and support for various apps and video services are included as well. Finally, the player also features twin HDMI & 7.1-channel analogue audio outputs, and high quality audio parts with high-res audio support (including WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA formats, DSD and ALAC). Here's a full rundown of specs and features per the press release: High Quality Picture - Native 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Playback (4K/HDR)- 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor- 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling- 4K 60p/50p Output- 4K Networking- THX Certification- Multi Contents 4K Up-scaling- FULL HD 3D Blu-ray DiscTM Playback- Picture Type Presets High Quality Sound- TWIN HDMI PURE AV (Twin Isolated Output）- 7.1ch Analog Audio Output- High-quality Audio Components (Power Supply, Audio Circuit, Digital Circuit)- High Clarity Sound Premium- HDMI Low Clock Jitter Process- Digital Tube Sound with Up-sampling- High-resolution Audio Playback (DSD (2.8MHz/5.6MHz), ALAC, FLAC, WAV)- 192 kHz/32bit DAC x 5- 192 kHz/96kHz Surround Re-master Smart Networking- Internet Apps*1- DLNA (Client/Renderer)- Network Drive Access- External HDD Playback- MiracastTM- Web Browser*1 Easy Operation- Wi-Fi Built-in (802.11n(11ac))- Stylish GUI- Quick Start- Home Screen Wallpaper- VIERA Link Design- 3D Cut Design- Insulator The DMP-UB900 will now join the previously released Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player and the upcoming Philips BDP7501. Source: PanasonicPosted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Guillermo del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth' Getting Criterion Treatment[teaser]The 2006 fantasy film will be getting a Criterion Blu-ray release in 2016. [/teaser] According a recent Twitter post, Guillermo del Toro revealed that the Criterion Collection will be releasing 'Pan's Labyrinth' on Blu-ray later this year. Following a bloody civil war, young Ofelia enters a world of unimaginable cruelty when she moves in with her new stepfather, a tyrannical military officer. Armed with only her imagination, Ofelia discovers a mysterious labyrinth and meets a faun who sets her on a path to saving herself and her ailing mother. But soon, the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, and before Ofelia can turn back, she finds herself at the center of a ferocious battle between good and evil. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Pan's Labyrinth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Announces Prime Day 2016 with Exclusive Deals for Prime Members on July 12[teaser]The special Amazon Prime sales event is being held on July 12. [/teaser] Amazon has announced its second annual Prime Day promotion. The sales event will offer more than 100,000 deals worldwide exclusively for Prime members. "Prime Day is a unique opportunity to discover new items and great deals, on top of our already low prices. Following last year's record sales, we have dramatically increased the inventory behind many deals. In fact, in the U.S. we have nearly double the TV units compared to Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined," said Greg Greeley, Vice President Amazon Prime. "Even with this massive selection we know many of the Prime Day offers will sell out, so members should download the Amazon shopping app to receive notifications on their favorite deals." Prime members in the US will be able to start shopping Prime Day deals at midnight PT on July 12. New deals will then be added as often as every five minutes throughout the day. And to lead up to the main event, Amazon will also offer countdown deals for Prime members every day from July 5 through July 11, including a 32-inch TV bundle with a Fire TV Stick for $119.99. Here's a rundown of additional details for Prime Day 2016: - Deals are Everywhere: Members can shop deals on all devices, across nearly all categories, in all Prime countries. - Lots of TVs: The deal inventory of TVs in the U.S. will be nearly 2x than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. - Toys All Day: Members in the U.S. will find toy deals nearly all day on Prime Day. - Watch-A-Deal: Readily track and shop any deal while at home or on-the-go with the Amazon App. Learn more at amazon.com/watched. - Sort by Category: Newly-enhanced deal shopping is designed to help customers swiftly sort deals by category. - Alexa Specials: There will be benefits to being an owner of an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot or Amazon Tap on Prime Day. - More Sellers: Twice as many small business sellers around the world are participating in Prime Day this year. - More to Watch: Members will find unbelievable deals on some of today’s top rated TV series and popular blockbuster films to rent or purchase and instantly stream on Amazon Video. - Tips and Tricks: Find helpful advice on how to shop on Prime Day at amazon.com/primeday An Amazon Prime membership currently costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Source: AmazonPosted Fri Jul 1, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by:
